Nearly 40% of men suffer from erectile dysfunction–the inability to develop or maintain an erection–at some point in their lives. Experts estimate nearly 18 million men in America suffer from the condition. Conventional treatments include drugs, drastic surgeries and external mechanical methods, which typically mask t … Read More
Uterine fibroids (or leiomyoma) are non-cancerous tumors that grow in and around a woman’s uterus beginning in her childbearing years. Nearly 70% of Caucasian women and up to 80% of darker skinned women will develop a fibroid of some size by the age of 50. Darker skinned women are more likely to experience s … Read More
Did you know that food manufacturers may vary the ingredients used in processed foods depending on what country they’re being sold in? … Read More
One of my good friends likes to say his hair is not going gray… it’s just running out of paint. :-) Scientifically speaking, he’s not that far off! As we age, our hair actually runs out of melanin, the same pigment that gives skin its color. Each hair follicle has a finite amount of melanin. As it runs out, the hair sl … Read More
If you have joint pain, you may not think twice about taking a couple of aspirin or ibuprofen pills for relief. But perhaps you should, as this incredibly common class of medications -- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — may actually harm your joints and ultimately make joint pain worse... … Read More
Big Pharma has only ONE goal: protect profits at all costs. It doesn't matter that patients only have symptomatic improvement instead of real healing. The goal is to keep them buying their drugs at the highest price possible for as long as possible. A real cure - for cancer, pain, whatever - isn't in their financial intere … Read More
In a disease-specific sense, the top cause of death in the United States is heart disease, which is responsible for nearly 600,000 deaths (that’s one out of four) a year.[i] But that sounds pretty vague, doesn’t it? What exactly is heart disease? And, more importantly, what can you do to avoid becoming its next victim? … Read More
And an AWESOME Apple Cinnamon Water Recipe! Autumn is officially here, and with the cooling temperatures you may find yourself sprinkling the warming spice cinnamon in your coffee, on your toast, or baked into a batch of muffins. But there’s good reason to make cinnamon a year-round treat — and to use it in far more abundan … Read More
Urine is produced by your kidneys to help remove water-soluble wastes from your bloodstream. Although urine is primarily water, it also contains trace amounts of many other substances, including enzymes, hormones, and urea, a byproduct of protein metabolism. Bacteria, yeast, excess protein and sugar can also find their wa … Read More
If the idea of sucking on a lemon makes your lips pucker, try squeezing it into your glass of water instead. This quick, inexpensive and refreshing treat is perfect on a hot summer day, or any time of year, especially if you’re interested in boosting your health. … Read More